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Amitabh Bachchan has called for homemakers to take pride in their work. He observed that women on his show often identify themselves as homemakers in hesitant tones. The actor emphasized that managing a household is challenging work that deserves recognition. He noted that many men realized this during COVID lockdowns when they took on domestic responsibilities themselves.

Key Points: Amitabh Bachchan Urges Homemakers to Speak with Pride

  • Bachchan noticed women on KBC saying "homemaker" in subdued voices
  • He urged them to declare their role with pride and confidence
  • Managing household, family care and meals requires immense effort daily
  • COVID lockdowns made men appreciate wives' domestic work burden
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Big B tells homemakers to take pride: Managing a home is no easy task

Amitabh Bachchan says managing a home is no easy task and encourages women to proudly identify as homemakers, citing COVID-era realizations.

"Ghar ko sambhalna koi aasan kaam nahi hota! - Amitabh Bachchan"

Mumbai, Oct 6

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has expressed his appreciation to homemakers and asked women not to downplay their contribution when introducing themselves as “managing a home is no easy task.”

Amitabh took to his blog and shared that during his quiz-based reality show “Kaun Banega Crorepati”, whenever he would ask a woman in the audience what they do, many reply softly that they are a “homemaker.”

“Yada kada jab KBC pe kisi mahila se, jo ki audience mein baithi hain, main poochhta hoon ki aap kya kar rahi hain, to ve bade dabe swar mein kehti hain ki main homemaker hoon!!(Sometimes, when I ask a woman sitting in the audience at KBC, “What do you do?”, she replies in a low, hesitant voice that ‘I’m a homemaker!’) "

Encouraging them to respond with pride, Bachchan wrote, “Kyun, kyun aisa kehti hain dabe swar mein? (Why? Why does she say it in such a subdued tone?)”

He urged them to never lower their voice and say that they are homemakers with pride.

“Nahi!! Aap dabe swar mein kabhi bhi na kahen! (No!! You should never say it in a low voice!) Garv se kahiye ki aap ek HOMEMAKER hain (Say it with pride — you are a HOMEMAKER),” he wrote.

He stressed on the fact that handling a home is not easy.

“Ghar ko sambhalna koi aasan kaam nahi hota! (managing a home is no easy task!)” he wrote.

“Ghar ko dekhna, pati ki dekhbhal karna, bachchon ko dekhna, bhojan sabke liye banana – jitne bhi upar ke kaam hote hain sab dekhna. Ye koi aasan kaam nahi hota!! (Looking after the household, taking care of the husband, looking after the children, cooking meals for everyone, managing every little and big thing — none of this is easy!!)” he added.

The thespian recalled how during Covid men realised how much their wives work at home.

He said: “Covid ke samay sab purushon ko pata chal gaya ki patni kitna kuch sambhalti hai ghar mein, jab swayam saara kaam jo ab tak patni dekhti thi, unhe khud dekhna pada!! (During the Covid times, all men realised how much their wives actually handle at home — when they themselves had to do all the work that their wives had been managing till then!!)”

Big B added: “Time to get set for work.. early morning call.. And my love and appreciation for all the Well Wishers at the GOJ.. Your continued love and affection is beyond description..!”

- IANS

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Rohit P
Absolutely true! During lockdown, I had to manage home while working from home and realized how much my wife does. Cooking, cleaning, kids' online classes - it's exhausting. Homemakers deserve respect and recognition.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish he'd also acknowledged that many men are now homemakers too. Gender roles are evolving in urban India. Still, good message about valuing domestic work.
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Ananya R
My mother was a homemaker and she worked harder than anyone I know. Woke up at 5 AM, slept at 11 PM - no weekends, no holidays. This recognition is long overdue. Thank you Amitabh ji for speaking up! ❤️
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Michael C
In Western countries, homemaking is often recognized as valuable work. Good to see India catching up. The economic value of homemaking should be calculated - it would be substantial!
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Kavya N
As a working woman who also manages household, I can say both are challenging. But homemakers don't get salary, appreciation, or weekends. They're the backbone of Indian families. Respect! 🙏

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